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Diagnosis :
Suspicions - early signs of dementia
Signs of dementia
Deterioration, severe dementia
Making the diagnosis
Tests
Getting the diagnosis
Genetic testing
Ideas about causes of dementia
Treatment :
Treatment for Alzheimer's disease
Relieving symptoms
Strategies- some suggestions from carers
Becoming a carer :
Becoming a carer
Caring from a distance
Friends and family
Sources of support
Assessments and care plans
Home carers
Day care and respite
Problems with provision
Looking for information
Residential care :
Arranging residential care
Becoming a resident
Difficult decisions :
Wandering
Driving
Money
Self care
Respect
Living with change
Complicated emotions
End of life
Advice to other carers :
Advice to other carers
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Carers of people with dementia
People's stories
Caring for parents
Interview 52
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Deterioration was gradual over 14 years. Day care was gradually increased. Hospitalised when he became ill and then went into residential care where he was ...
Interview 04
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Distance care difficult as mother refused to accept help. Difficulty communicating with social services. Had to apply for a Court of Protection order to control ...
Interview 18
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At 80 her mother was still a vigorous, independent woman. First care home insisted on her being sectioned so she was moved to a locked ...
Interview 09
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Her mother, a strong minded widow, bitterly resisted surrendering her freedom and finally had to be sectioned before being transferred to residential care. She died ...
Interview 11
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She managed for a time to care for her mother in her own home which was nearby but eventually had to agree to her going ...
Interview 13
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Her mother developed Lewy Body Dementia while living alone in Paris. After many crises her mother has accepted that she cannot return to her flat ...
Interview 15
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Her mother had been an independent widowed woman. They had hoped when they were able to move her nearby that this arrangement would be adequate ...
Interview 29
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His 65 year old mother had lived alone but consented to come and live with him. After a few months he realised he could not ...
Interview 54
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Cared for in her own home, initially supported by cleaner who had been with her for 20 years. Since the cleaner retired they have installed ...
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